The icon is a close window symbol, which consists of a box or square shape. Inside the square shape there is a black X in the middle. The X doesn’t completely fill the box but is right in the center of the box.

This icon is a part of a collection of Close Window flat icons produced by Icons8. Icons follow the guidelines of iOS, Windows, and Android and are designed by a single designer, guaranteeing the consistent quality.

Idea of Close Window Icon by deanvmc

We've received the idea on May 27, 2012 and created the icons on June 5, 2012

Hi guys,
fabulous work btw! I was hoping to request the minimise, maximise and close buttons for a wpf app.

Story about Close Window Icon

You are familiar with the Close Window Icon if you are reading this unless you’ve been living in a cave for two decades. The close window is the most dreaded icon to be accidentally pressed if you are working on something urgent. It will close the window you are working on, and it is possible that your work will not be saved. If you are searching for a sensitive topic in your computer and someone walks in to check what you are doing, the Close Window Icon will then be your friend. Not only will it close the secret window you are looking at, but it will also save yours from embarrassment or ridicule from colleagues.

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Before closing that window, be sure that you already saved your work. If not, you need to start all over again. If you are cramming your homework or assignment, you should save your file every five minutes especially if you are working on the following programs: